The Calcutta Riots on april 26, 1926 between Hindu and Muslims: armoured cars, regulars and auxiliary forces at police headquarters in the Lall Bazaar ready to cope with fresh trouble.
26th April 1926: Troops in a street in north Calcutta where they are restoring order during unrest between Hindus and Muslims. (Photo by Topical Press Agency)
Peerless didn't go to India. It was proposed to send them there but a demonstration arranged in the UK showed its serious off-road shortcomings. So that must be an Austin.
Crossleys were there too. There's a picture on one of the Bovington display boards of an abandoned burning Crossley in the Calcutta riots. I was struck by the irony that it had been commanded by a Lieutenant Synge..........
